IGC selects ARE PhD student Shreya Sarkar as 2026 Young Urban Economist

January 21, 2026

Along with three other young scholars, Shreya will present her research at the Young Urban Economist Workshop at the World Bank's 10th Urbanization & Development Conference in March in Washington D.C. The conference will bring together academics and development practitioners to present and discuss questions relating to jobs, firms, and growth in cities. As a 2026 Young Urban Economist, Shreya will have the opportunity to receive feedback from senior faculty in the Young Urban Economist Workshop. Congrats Shreya!